Defining and measuring access to child care and early education with families in mind

Description:

The authors propose an expansion of the definition of access in the field of child care and early education. The definition discussed goes beyond supply and demand and brings in the concept of the preferences of families. This fact sheet also discusses the ways in which family-centered access can be measured and mapped in a community.

Resource Type:

Fact Sheets & Briefs

Author(s):

Paschall Katherine W.; Maxwell Kelly

Publisher(s):

United States. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation

Funder(s):

United States. Administration for Children and Families

Date Issued:

January 2022

Alternative Title:

Research highlight

Source:

(OPRE Report #2021-232). U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/opre/opre_defining-measuring-access-highlight_feb2022.pdf

Topics:

2. Parents & Families > 2.1. Selection Of Child Care & Early Education Arrangements

3. Child Care & Early Education Market > 3.1. Access To Child Care & Early Education

10. Research & Evaluation Methods > 10.3. Measures

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